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How is the word evince different from other verbs like it?

Some common synonyms of evince are demonstrate, evidence, manifest, and show. While all these words mean "to reveal outwardly or make apparent," evince implies a showing by outward marks or signs.

evinced not the slightest fear

In what contexts can demonstrate take the place of evince?

The words demonstrate and evince can be used in similar contexts, but demonstrate implies showing by action or by display of feeling.

demonstrated their approval by loud applause

When would evidence be a good substitute for evince?

Although the words evidence and evince have much in common, evidence suggests serving as proof of the actuality or existence of something.

a commitment evidenced by years of loyal service

When can manifest be used instead of evince?

The words manifest and evince are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, manifest implies a plainer, more immediate revelation.

manifested musical ability at an early age

When is it sensible to use show instead of evince?

The meanings of show and evince largely overlap; however, show is the general term but sometimes implies that what is revealed must be gained by inference from acts, looks, or words.

careful not to show his true feelings

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of evince Co-produced by Monroe and engineer/producer Gena Johnson, this project further evinces Monroe’s vulnerable songwriting and free-spirited innovation. Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 11 Aug. 2025 The Dakota County Attorney’s Office charged both Little and Wieland with two counts of third-degree murder (perpetrating an eminently dangerous act and evincing a depraved mind) and two counts of criminal vehicular homicide (gross negligence). Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 25 July 2025 But the movie’s linguistic delicacy also evinces intimacy with trauma’s subtler effects—its inexpressibility, its senselessness. Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 29 June 2025 However, these weren’t just a nice touch playing to Anderson’s love of ceramics evinced both by his personal collection (Lucie Rie, Lynda Benglis, Hans Coper and John War) and ready-to-wear collaborations and capsules throughout his decade odd tenure at Loewe. Stephanie Hirschmiller, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for evince
Recent Examples of Synonyms for evince
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  • Multiple neighbors either called the police or yelled at the attacker to get away from the girl, court documents reveal.
    Noe Padilla, IndyStar, 29 Sep. 2025
  • The 2025 State of the World’s Girls report by global NGO Plan International reveals how these relationships leave girls vulnerable for the rest of their lives.
    Carlotta Dotto, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Pedestrians walk past a Nike store featuring a modern design and mannequins displaying winter apparel on December 5, 2024, in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China.
    Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2025
  • The mysterious laser weapon was displayed at China’s Victory Day parade in Beijing in September, and since then, speculations have been rife over its capabilities.
    Abhishek Bhardwaj, Interesting Engineering, 30 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Pastor Timothy Hicks of Christian Love Faith Center in Flint attended the vigil to show support and come together with other Christians.
    Tess Ware, Freep.com, 29 Sep. 2025
  • In fact, the team has shown plenty of grit through four games thus far.
    James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The test event also demonstrated that the system can detect UAVs even if drones are partially obscured by buildings or clouds.
    Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 27 Sep. 2025
  • Protesters had rallied for days outside the Texas state capitol, demonstrating against Republican efforts to redraw the state’s congressional map.
    Justin Chang, New Yorker, 27 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Pisans love to hate Florentines and have done since the Middle Ages when the House of the Medici fell, Guelphs fought Ghibellines and one of their own, Count Ugolino della Gherardesca, betrayed them.
    James Horncastle, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
  • Colleagues accused him of betraying philosophy; the Prussian state drove him into exile.
    Shai Tubali, Big Think, 30 Sep. 2025

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“Evince.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evince. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.

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